Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·18)
c9-26018Puzzle 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 Qc4 20. Rg8+ Kd7 21. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (+3.8).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc4, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #452.
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