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Winning blow: king to e6

c9-21062
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. Ke6 Rc5 35. Rg1+ Kh7 36. Rf7+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to e6 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — rook to g1 (#4).
  • Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rh6, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #566.

Explore position #566

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