Winning blow: king to e2 (d3)
c9-09859Puzzle 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
38. Ke2 Rg2+ 39. Kf3 Rxc2 40. Re4+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Rg2+, then Kf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #613.
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