Winning blow: king to e3 (d2·2)
c9-10990Puzzle 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
27. Ke3 Rb6 28. Qc8 Rb8 29. Nf5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- queen to c8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Rb6, then Qxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
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