Winning blow: king to d1 (c2·2)
c9-14845Puzzle 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
26. Kd1 Na4 27. Bf2 Kf7 28. Be1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Na4, then Bf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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