Winning blow: king to e3 (e2·4)
c9-23919Puzzle 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
28. Ke3 Bc5+ 29. Kf4 Re8 30. Rxd7+ Kc8 31. h8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: king to f4 (+4.8).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (+5.0).
- Sensible development: pawn to h8.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bc5+, then Kf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
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