Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·18)
c9-13518Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
26. Ke2 Qb8 27. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qb8, then Nxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #786.
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