Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·3)
c9-08984Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
20. Kd2 Qb2 21. Bxg8 a3 22. Kd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — bishop to g8 (+6.3).
- A natural move: king to d3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf8, then g6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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