Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·8)
c9-16962Puzzle 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. Kd1 Nxd4 14. Nd3 Qg4+ 15. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Ba5, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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