Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·24)
c9-22007Puzzle 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
34. Ke2 Qg2+ 35. Kd3 Qg3+ 36. Be3 Qxf4 37. Bxf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- king to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qg2+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #398.
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