Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·17)
c9-11748Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
25. Kb2 Qd1 26. Nxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qd1, then Nxd6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #928.
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