Winning blow: king to d2 (d1·8)
c9-21145Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Kd2 Bxh1 26. Rxh1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bxh1, then Rxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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