Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·19)
c9-20391Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
31. Kxe1 b5 32. Qb6 bxa4 33. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Qxb6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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