Winning blow: king to e3 (f2·2)
c9-20370Puzzle 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
35. Ke3 Re8+ 36. Kf4 Re7 37. Rd8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: king to f4 (+5.2).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Re8+, then Kf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #521.
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