Winning blow: king to e3 (d2·6)
c9-13174Puzzle 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
35. Ke3 h3 36. g3 g5 37. f6
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e3.
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h3, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #798.
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