Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·7)
c9-12889Puzzle 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
29. Ke2 Qg2 30. e5 Qf3+ 31. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to d2 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qg2, then e5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
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