Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·17)
c9-22505Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
20. Kf1 Be5 21. Bg2 Bg3 22. Rxc8
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be5, then Bg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #71.
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