Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·13)
c9-18857Puzzle 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
25. Ke2 Re1+ 26. Kxe1 Kb7 27. bxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — king to e1 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #511.
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