Winning blow: king to d2 (c3)
c9-09217Puzzle 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
34. Kd2 Rc2+ 35. Kxc2 Bxd5 36. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d2.
- Spot on — king to c2 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd5, then Qxd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #642.
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