Winning blow: king to e5 (e4)
c9-13247Puzzle 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
42. Ke5 Qe1+ 43. Kf6 Qh4+ 44. Qg5
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e5.
- king to f6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qe1+, then Kxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
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