Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·14)
c9-17385Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
24. Kxd1 b5 25. Qf8+ Kc7 26. e6 bxc4 27. Qxg7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (+6.4).
- A natural move: pawn to e6.
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b5, then Qf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #772.
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