Winning blow: king to d2 (e3)
c9-15829Puzzle 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
13. Kd2 b5 14. Nd5 bxc4 15. bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead b5, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #13.
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