Winning blow: king to d2 (d1·10)
c9-27520Puzzle 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
25. Kd2 Qb4+ 26. Ke2 Nd7 27. Ra8+ Kc7 28. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (+3.2).
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qb4+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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