Winning blow: king to e1 (d2·4)
c9-21257Puzzle 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
24. Ke1 Bb5 25. Bxd5 Rxe2+ 26. Qxe2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+4.2).
- Strong! queen to e2 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bb5, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
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