Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·13)
c9-11489Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
25. Kd1 Kb7 26. g8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: pawn to g8 (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Kb7, then g8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #849.
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