Winning blow: king to d3 (c2·3)
c9-09580Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
18. Kxd3 Qxb2 19. Nxa5 Nc4 20. Ba7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: knight to a5 (+5.6).
- Strong! bishop to a7 is the sharp choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxb2, then Nxa5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #957.
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