Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·16)
c9-22704Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Kd1 Qf2 21. Bd4 Qxg1+ 22. Bxg1 Nxd7 23. fxg6
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g1 is the top choice (+4.9).
- Best move. pawn to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Qf2, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #625.
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