Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·9)
c9-14809Puzzle 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
14. Ke2 Nxf4+ 15. Rxf4 gxf4 16. Bc5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: rook to f4 (+4.7).
- Strong! bishop to c5 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Nc1+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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