Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·18)
c9-19280Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
25. Kxd2 Rg6 26. Bc6+ Rxc6 27. Rxc6
Why it works
- Best move. king to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#5).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg1, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #466.
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