Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·6)
c9-07597Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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. Kb2 Nf4 16. Rd1 Nxg2 17. Qxg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g2 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Nf4, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
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