Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·14)
c9-21163Puzzle 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
22. Ke1 Nc2+ 23. Rxc2 Qxc2 24. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — rook to c2 (+4.6).
- A natural move: queen to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Nc2+, then Rxc2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #563.
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