Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·4)
c9-10152Puzzle 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
22. Kd1 Ra5 23. Rxa2 gxf5 24. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to a2 (+3.6).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Ra5, then Rxa2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #638.
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