Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·11)
c9-18129Puzzle 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
29. Ke2 Nf4+ 30. Kf1 Nh3 31. Ba3+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: king to f1 (+3.0).
- Precise: bishop to a3 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Ng1+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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