Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·6)
c9-09023Puzzle 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
22. Kd2 Qxf1 23. Bxg5+ Kxg5 24. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (+6.5).
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead Qxf1, then Bxg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #312.
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