Winning blow: king to e1 (f2·5)
c9-16178Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Ke1 Qg1+ 30. Qf1 Qxf1+ 31. Kxf1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Well found: queen to f1 (+2.4).
- Precise: king to f1 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Qg1+, then Qf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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