Winning blow: king to d2 (e2)
c9-21372Puzzle 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
35. Kd2 Qa5+ 36. Rc3 h6 37. Qh8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- rook to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (+6.6).
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead Qa5+, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #376.
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