Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·9)
c9-19256Puzzle 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
16. Kd1 c5 17. dxc6 bxc6 18. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (+4.0).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Ra4, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
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