Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·11)
c9-19557Puzzle 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
37. Kd1 Qxa2 38. Rxf7+ Qxf7 39. Ba3+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+10.5).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#14).
- Strong! bishop to a3 is the sharp choice (#12).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead f5, then Rxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #103.
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