Winning blow: king to e1 (e2·3)
c9-18146Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
34. Ke1 Bc3+ 35. Kf2 Ne4+ 36. Kf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+9.5).
- Well found: king to f2 (+27.9).
- A natural move: king to f3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bd3, then Rxd3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #478.
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