Winning blow: king to d3 (e2·7)
c9-27997Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
38. Kd3 Rd2+ 39. Kxc3 Rxd5 40. Rxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — king to c3 (+5.3).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd2+, then Kxc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #151.
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