Winning blow: king to c3 (d2·5)
c9-18406Puzzle 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. Kc3 Ne6 26. b3 Ke7 27. Ng5
Why it works
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (+4.4).
- A natural move: knight to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Ne6, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #423.
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