Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·17)
c9-16373Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
35. Kd1 Nb8 36. Rc8 Na6 37. Ra8
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- rook to c8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a8.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Nc5, then b8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #101.
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