Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·3)
c9-06316Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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 Qe6 15. Nxe7 fxg4 16. Bxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qa2+, then Nc2 and you win the bishop.
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