Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·3)
c9-09015Puzzle 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
37. Kd1 e5 38. Qb7 Nc3+ 39. Bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- queen to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e5, then Qb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #706.
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