Winning blow: king to d2 (d1·7)
c9-11760Puzzle 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
18. Kd2 Bxb5 19. Nxb8
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- A brilliant blow: knight to b8, and you stand better (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Bxb5, then Nxb8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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