Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·2)
c9-11973Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
19. Kxd1 Nd8 20. Nxb7
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — knight to b7 (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd8, then Nxb7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
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