Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·5)
c9-05544Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
12. Kxb2 Ng6 13. f5 Ne7 14. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exf4, then Rxf4 and you win the bishop.
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