Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·23)
c9-21788Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
23. Ke2 Rxa1 24. Qe4 Ra5 25. Qe8+ Kb7 26. Qxd7
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- queen to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (+5.6).
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Rxa1, then Qe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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