Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·5)
c9-11130Puzzle 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
29. Ke2 Qa2+ 30. Rd2 Qc4+ 31. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: rook to d2 (+2.8).
- Strong! bishop to d3 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qa2+, then Rd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #957.
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