Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·13)
c9-12532Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
28. Ke2 Qa6+ 29. Red3 Qxd3+ 30. Rxd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- rook to d3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa6+, then Red3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #198.
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