Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·14)
c9-16289Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
40. Ke2 Nf6 41. e7 Kg8 42. e8=Q+ Nxe8 43. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — pawn to e7 (+4.4).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Great move! knight to e8 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Nf6, then e7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #138.
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