Winning blow: king to d1 (d2·2)
c9-09679Puzzle 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
21. Kd1 Kf7 22. Qxc7 Bd5 23. c4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (+3.8).
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Qxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
Explore position #91Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play