Winning blow: king to d2 (c2·2)
c9-14601Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
27. Kxd2 Rxc1 28. Rxc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: rook to c1 (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Rxc1, then Rxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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