Winning blow: king to e1 (e2)
c9-16203Puzzle 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
22. Ke1 Bxf3 23. Qxf3 Nxa2 24. Nb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — queen to f3 (+6.2).
- Precise: knight to b2 is the top choice (+6.5).
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Bxf3, then Qxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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