Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·18)
c9-24285Puzzle 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
19. Ke1 a6 20. Qd3 Qf7 21. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d8 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead a6, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
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