Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·6)
c9-12031Puzzle 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
19. Ke2 Rc2 20. Be4 Rxd2+ 21. Bxd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: bishop to e4 (+4.1).
- Strong! bishop to d2 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Rc2, then Be4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #523.
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