Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·13)
c9-14431Puzzle 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. Kd1 Bc3+ 26. Bxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc3+, then Bxd5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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