Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·8)
c9-16633Puzzle 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
12. Kf1 Qxc4 13. Bb3 Qb5 14. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qxc4, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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