Winning blow: king to e3 (e2·5)
c9-12990Puzzle 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
36. Ke3 Rc8 37. Be2 Nc6 38. Rc1#
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a4, then Be2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
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