Winning blow: king to e3 (e2)
c9-09452Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Ke3 Qg6 31. Qxf6 Qxf6 32. Rxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (#12).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#10).
- Strong! rook to f6 is the sharp choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qf5, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
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