Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·14)
c9-21123Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Kxa1 Bxe1 20. Qxc8+ Nxc8 21. Bxe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (+5.2).
- Strong! bishop to e1 is the sharp choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxe1, then Qxc8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #841.
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