Winning blow: king to d1 (c2·3)
c9-16096Puzzle 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
29. Kd1 e6 30. Rxe6 Qf1+ 31. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Well found: rook to e6 (+7.5).
- Strong! king to d2 is the sharp choice (+8.8).
- You win decisive material (+8.8).
- If instead Qf3+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #707.
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