Winning blow: king to d2
c9-02957Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
14. Kxd2 Bxc5 15. Bd3 g5 16. Qc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c4.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxc5, then Bd3 and you win the rook.
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