Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·7)
c9-16302Puzzle 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. Kd1 Ng7 24. g4 Ne6 25. Bh2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h2 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Rg8, then Bh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #895.
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