Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·10)
c9-17786Puzzle 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
19. Ke1 Be6 20. a4 Kf7 21. f4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Be6, then a4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #174.
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