Winning blow: king to d2 (d1·3)
c9-11972Puzzle 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
25. Kd2 Nf1+ 26. Qxf1 Rxf1 27. Rc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: queen to f1 (+3.5).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nf1+, then Qxf1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
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