Winning blow: king to e3 (d2·7)
c9-14717Puzzle 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
35. Ke3 Rb2 36. Qxd7+ Kb8 37. Qc7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e3.
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rf3+, then Kxf3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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