Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·15)
c9-19092Puzzle 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
36. Kd2 Ra2+ 37. Ke1 Bc3+ 38. Kf1
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d2.
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to f1 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Ra2+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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