Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·19)
c9-24896Puzzle 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
12. Kf1 cxd5 13. Nxg7 Qc6 14. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — knight to g7 (+2.7).
- Stunning! knight to e8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead cxd5, then Nxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #773.
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