Winning blow: king to d2 (d1·9)
c9-23618Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
24. Kd2 Be6 25. Rf4 Rxf4 26. Qxf4 Kd7 27. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- rook to f4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to f4 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- Brilliant! The bishop on h8 is a sacrifice that works — you are winning (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be6, then Rf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #454.
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