Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·15)
c9-19680Puzzle 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
19. Ke2 Bc4+ 20. Kxe3 Qe6 21. Qb4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Spot on — king to e3 (+7.8).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nxc2, then Bxd6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
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