Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·9)
c9-14506Puzzle 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
15. Kd2 e4 16. dxc5 Kg8 17. Qd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+4.5).
- A natural move: queen to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead cxd4, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #881.
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