Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·15)
c9-21265Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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 Bxe4 24. Rxc7
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bxe4, then Rxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #593.
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