Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·9)
c9-16589Puzzle 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
26. Ke1 Qb1+ 27. Rc1 Qxc1+ 28. Nxc1
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e1.
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c1 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb1+, then Nc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #771.
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