Winning blow: king to c2 (d2)
c9-13483Puzzle 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
23. Kc2 Re6 24. Nd3 Rxe4 25. Nxf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to f4 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Re6, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #916.
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