Winning blow: king to d2 (d1·2)
c9-10430Puzzle 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
34. Kd2 Rg3 35. Ra8 Kf7 36. c3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- rook to a8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead g5, then Ra8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
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