Winning blow: king to d1 (e2·4)
c9-17511Puzzle 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
25. Kd1 Kc7 26. Nxa7 Kb6 27. Nc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — knight to a7 (+5.2).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Kc7, then Nxa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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