Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·4)
c9-09964Puzzle 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
31. Kd2 Qd4+ 32. Kc2 Qxe3 33. Nd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: king to c2 (+2.8).
- A natural move: knight to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qd4+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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