Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·12)
c9-09358Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
16. Ke2 Nf4+ 17. exf4 Qxg7 18. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: pawn to f4 (+2.9).
- Strong! knight to g7 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nf4+, then exf4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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