Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·24)
c9-25214Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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. Kd2 Rxe1 23. Kxe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Spot on — king to e1 (+7.3).
- You win decisive material (+7.3).
- If instead Rxe1, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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