Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·13)
c9-12203Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
22. Kxd2 Kd7 23. Bd3 Kc8 24. Bxb5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd7, then Bd3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #768.
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