Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·7)
c9-11376Puzzle 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
24. Kd2 Qd8 25. Qxb5+ Ke7 26. Rxe4+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (+6.6).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead Qa8, then Qxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #835.
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