Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·3)
c9-01404Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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
13. Kxb2 Qb4+ 14. Ka2 Nc6 15. d5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- king to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nhf7, then Nxa4 and you win the rook.
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