Winning blow: king to d1 (e2·6)
c9-21374Puzzle 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
26. Kd1 Qxd3 27. Rxc5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: rook to c5 (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qxd3, then Rxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #948.
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