Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·21)
c9-09583Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Kc2 Qxb3+ 21. Nxb3 Ne5 22. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: knight to b3 (#3).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ne5, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #191.
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