Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·11)
c9-16677Puzzle 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
22. Ke2 Qxa7 23. Be3 Qa6+ 24. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Qxa7, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #78.
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