Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·18)
c9-12450Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Kxd2 dxc4 29. Rf1 c3+ 30. Kxc3
Why it works
- Best move. king to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead dxc4, then Rh1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #900.
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