Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·14)
c9-19106Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
12. Kc1 Nd5 13. exd6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd5, then exd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #636.
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