Winning blow: king to e3 (f3)
c9-17570Puzzle 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
40. Ke3 Rxh2 41. Kd2 Rh8 42. Bg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g3.
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead Bb7, then axb7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #852.
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