Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·20)
c9-18768Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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 Rh2+ 31. Ke1 Rh1+ 32. Kf2 Rf1+ 33. Kxf1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f2.
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rh2+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
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