Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·12)
c9-18334Puzzle 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
20. Kc2 Ba3 21. e3 Rxe4 22. Rd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Rxe4, then e3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
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