Winning blow: king to e1 (d2·3)
c9-20786Puzzle 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. Ke1 g6 36. Qe5+ Kb7 37. Be4+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (+6.7).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+6.8).
- You win decisive material (+6.8).
- If instead Ng6, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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