Winning blow: king to d2 (d1·4)
c9-15627Puzzle 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
23. Kd2 Bg5 24. Nc2 Nxc2+ 25. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — knight to c2 (+3.9).
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nd5, then Bxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #206.
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