Winning blow: king to d3 (e2)
c9-06517Puzzle 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
15. Kxd3 b6 16. Ke2 Bb2 17. Rc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c2 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b6, then Nd4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #315.
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