Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·10)
c9-15234Puzzle 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
21. Kd2 Qa2 22. Bf2 Bb3 23. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Ba2, then Qe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #649.
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