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Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·19)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

14. Ke2 Rxe1+ 15. Kxe1

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • Well found: king to e1 (+2.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Rxe1+, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #270.

Explore position #270

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