Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·15)
c9-20809Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
22. Kxd2 Rxg8 23. Rc4 Rb8 24. Rb1 a5 25. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- rook to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rxg8, then Rc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #315.
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