Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·8)
c9-14172Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
25. Ke2 Bxd5 26. Nc2 Ne4 27. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bxd5, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
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