Winning blow: king to d3 (e2·4)
c9-18954Puzzle 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
26. Kd3 a2 27. Rxf6 Kc7 28. Rf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (+3.4).
- A natural move: rook to f5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Kc7, then Rxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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