Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·20)
c9-21015Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Kxf1 e5 20. Qd2 Nc7 21. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead a5, then Bg5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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