Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·8)
c9-17296Puzzle 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
27. Kd1 Kf7 28. Bxe4 Re6 29. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+7.3).
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You win decisive material (+7.9).
- If instead Kf7, then Bxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #236.
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