Winning blow: king to e2 (d2·2)
c9-11591Puzzle 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
32. Ke2 Qb2+ 33. Kf1 Qxa1+ 34. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: king to f1 (+3.0).
- Strong! king to f2 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qb2+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #706.
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