Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·9)
c9-15866Puzzle 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
30. Ke2 Rf7 31. Nf6+ Rxf6 32. Rxc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+12.7).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#16).
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rf7, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #689.
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