Winning blow: king to d2 (d1·5)
c9-20855Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
20. Kd2 Rxh8 21. Nf3 Rf8 22. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Rxh8, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #567.
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