Winning blow: king to d2 (d3·2)
c9-13781Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
36. Kd2 Re8 37. Qc3 Re2+ 38. Kxe2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (+1.6).
- Precise: king to e2 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re8, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
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