Winning blow: king to d2 (c2·4)
c9-12349Puzzle 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
15. Kd2 Qa4 16. Rbc1 Kxd8 17. Qf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (+2.8).
- A natural move: queen to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Kxd8, then Rbc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #186.
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