Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·14)
c9-14578Puzzle 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
10. Kxd2 Qxc4 11. b3 Qa6 12. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: pawn to b3 (+4.2).
- Strong! bishop to h8 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxc4, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
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