Open in the app

Winning blow: king to e1 (d2·3)

c9-20786
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

Solve in the app

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.

Explore position #630

Similar puzzles

Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play

Embed

Copy this code to embed the board on your site: