Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·15)
c9-20221Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
34. Kd1 Rb2 35. Rg5 Ka7 36. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- rook to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rb2, then Rg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #634.
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