Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·13)
c9-20380Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. Ke1 Bf5 22. Bxg7 Rxg7 23. Nf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (+4.2).
- A natural move: knight to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Bf5, then Bxg7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #312.
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