Winning blow: king to e2 (f1)
c9-01748Puzzle rating: 1096Theme: 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
9. Kxe2 Rh6 10. Bd2 Rh5 11. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb6, then Bf2 and you win the bishop.
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