Winning blow: king to e3 (d2·8)
c9-16385Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
29. Ke3 Qg7 30. Qd6+ Ke8 31. Nc7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e3.
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qd4+, then Kxd4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
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