Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·21)
c9-14523Puzzle 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
33. Ke2 Qd3+ 34. Nxd3 exd3+ 35. Kxd3
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e2.
- Spot on — knight to d3 (#3).
- Precise: king to d3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb2, then Rxf7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #186.
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