Winning blow: king to c3 (d2·6)
c9-09140Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
30. Kc3 Nxe1 31. Rfxe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Nxe1, then Rfxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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