Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·10)
c9-18201Puzzle 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
23. Kd1 Qxf6 24. Qc8+ Qd8 25. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (+7.3).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+7.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxf6, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
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