Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·13)
c9-17596Puzzle 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
28. Kd2 Rf3 29. Bc3 Rbf8 30. Rag1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Rf3, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
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