Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·18)
c9-10234Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Kxe2 Bxb6 34. Qxd7+ Bc7 35. Rf1
Why it works
- Best move. king to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#5).
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d5, then Qxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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