Winning blow: king to d2 (c2)
c9-06425Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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 Bd6 15. Rfb1 Bxa3 16. Qf1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (+4.3).
- A natural move: queen to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Rf6, then Kc2 and you win the rook.
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