Winning blow: knight to d2 (b1·2)
c9-14935Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Nd2 Bxd2+ 18. Kxd2 Qf4+ 19. Kd1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — king to d2 (+3.2).
- Strong! king to d1 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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