Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·23)
c9-11900Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
29. Kd2 Ra8 30. Re1+ Kf7 31. Qxa8
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d2.
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b5, then Bh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #559.
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