Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·6)
c9-12429Puzzle 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
40. Ke2 Bd3+ 41. Kxd3 Rd1+ 42. Kxe3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — king to d3 (#4).
- Precise: king to e3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd3+, then Kxd3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #385.
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