Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·19)
c9-25911Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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. Ke1 Nd5 24. Nb4 Qxb4 25. Bxb4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- Spot on — knight to b4 (+9.7).
- Strong! bishop to b4 is the sharp choice (+11.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd5, then Nb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #848.
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