Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·9)
c9-15019Puzzle 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 Be4 26. Ne3 Rg6 27. Rxg6
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #48.
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