Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·20)
c9-13264Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
24. Kxd2 Qxa2+ 25. Ke1 a5 26. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: king to e1 (+3.5).
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxa2+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #323.
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