Winning blow: king to d1 (c2)
c9-09574Puzzle 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
32. Kd1 Nxf8 33. Bxe5 Rb3 34. Bxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+5.2).
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Nxf8, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #809.
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