Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·5)
c9-10228Puzzle 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 Ka6 32. Kxe1 Qe7+ 33. Be5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Spot on — king to e1 (+7.1).
- A natural move: bishop to e5.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re7, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #317.
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