Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·17)
c9-17736Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
36. Ke2 Rd4 37. Rxg7+ Kf8 38. Rxh7
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: rook to g7 (+3.4).
- Strong! rook to h7 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rd4, then Rxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #14.
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