Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·14)
c9-18077Puzzle 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
30. Kd2 Rf5 31. Qg4 Kc8 32. b4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- queen to g4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Rf2+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
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