Winning blow: king to d3 (e2·8)
c9-09177Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Kd3 Rg8 34. Rxf5 a6 35. bxa6
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d3.
- Spot on — rook to f5 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to a6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rg3, then Bxg3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #848.
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