Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·10)
c9-20863Puzzle 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
31. Kd1 Re8 32. Qxa2 Ng4 33. Qxa3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+10.2).
- Spot on — queen to a2 (+10.7).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (#12).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #706.
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