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Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·8)

c9-15628
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

31. Ke2 Qg4+ 32. Kd3 Nc5+ 33. Kd2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
  • king to d3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to d2.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Qg4+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #209.

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