Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·3)
c9-07217Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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 Nb6 14. f3 Nxd5 15. a3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a3.
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Nb6, then f4 and you win the knight.
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