Winning blow: king to e3 (f4)
c9-16436Puzzle 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
34. Ke3 Rg6 35. Rd4 Re6+ 36. Re4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- rook to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e4.
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Re5+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #798.
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