Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·17)
c9-17327Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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 Bxd2+ 27. Kxd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Well found: king to d2 (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Bxd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #347.
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