Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·17)
c9-17839Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Kd2 Rxd6 30. Qxd6 Qxd1+ 31. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#6).
- Strong! king to d1 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxd6, then Qxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #372.
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