Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·3)
c9-04582Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
13. Kxe2 Qf6 14. c3 Kg7 15. Rge1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (+5.7).
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf6, then Ng4 and you win the bishop.
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