Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·8)
c9-11385Puzzle 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
37. Kd2 Rf2+ 38. Ke1 Qxe4+ 39. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: king to e1 (+4.9).
- Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Qf2+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #515.
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