Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·11)
c9-19882Puzzle 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
28. Kd2 Qf2+ 29. Kc3 Qxf3+ 30. Re3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: king to c3 (+4.5).
- Strong! rook to e3 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qg2+, then Re2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #334.
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