Winning blow: king to e2 (e1)
c9-05951Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
18. Kxe2 f3+ 19. Kd1 h5 20. h3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h5, then Kd1 and you win the bishop.
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