Winning blow: king to d3 (e2·3)
c9-17854Puzzle 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
28. Kd3 f4 29. e4 Nc7 30. g5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead f4, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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