Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·14)
c9-19603Puzzle 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
22. Ke2 Qxg4+ 23. Ke3 Qg5+ 24. Kd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qxg4+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #111.
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