Winning blow: king to e4 (d3)
c9-11922Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
35. Ke4 Kb4 36. Kd5 g5 37. fxg5
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e4.
- king to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g5, then Kd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
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