Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·23)
c9-27577Puzzle 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
23. Kf1 Re8 24. Rh1 Bb2 25. Qxf5+ Kg8 26. Qxg5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (+7.8).
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Re8, then Rh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #184.
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