Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·7)
c9-16092Puzzle 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. Kc2 Nh6 24. Nd3 Nf7 25. Kb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b2 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Kc8, then Rb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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