Winning blow: king to e2 (d2·3)
c9-19550Puzzle 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
24. Ke2 Nb2 25. Bb1 Rxd6 26. d5
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — bishop to b1 (+2.0).
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Nb2, then dxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #928.
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