Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·17)
c9-09546Puzzle 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
29. Ke2 Qxc3 30. dxc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (#9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc3, then dxc3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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