Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·8)
c9-15628Puzzle 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
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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