Winning blow: king to d2 (e1)
c9-04239Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. Kxd2 Ba5+ 14. Ke3 Bd2+ 15. Kxd2
Why it works
- Best move. king to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- king to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to d2 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c3+, then Ke1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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