Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·4)
c9-16591Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
19. Kxd2 Bxc3+ 20. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxc3+, then bxc3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #891.
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