Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·9)
c9-17333Puzzle 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 Bc3 14. Bxa7 Nxa7 15. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to a7 (+4.3).
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Ba5, then a3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #461.
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