Winning blow: king to e5
c9-21303Puzzle 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
37. Ke5 Ra4 38. d7 Ra8 39. Re6
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e5.
- pawn to d7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then Rh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #277.
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