Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·7)
c9-14915Puzzle 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 Qe5+ 26. Kd3 Qf5+ 27. Kc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qe5+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #239.
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