Winning blow: king to e6
c9-21062Puzzle 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
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.
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