Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·17)
c9-17726Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
24. Kd2 Rxd1+ 25. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: king to d1 (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Rxd1+, then Kxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #556.
Explore position #556Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play