Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·12)
c9-08081Puzzle 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
15. Kxd2 Bxb6 16. cxb6+ Kxb6 17. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: pawn to b6 (+3.0).
- Stunning! bishop to h8 gives up material but you stand better (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxb6, then cxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #369.
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