Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·12)
c9-17595Puzzle 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
33. Kd2 Qc3+ 34. Ke2 Qxg3 35. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qc3+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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