Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·8)
c9-14115Puzzle 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
31. Kd2 Qf3 32. Rd6 a5 33. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- rook to d6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Qe4, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #625.
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