Winning blow: king to d3 (e2·5)
c9-19407Puzzle 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
23. Kd3 Nxc2 24. Kxc2 Bxe4+ 25. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+1.5).
- Precise: king to d2 is the top choice (+1.3).
- You reach a winning position (+1.3).
- If instead Nxc2, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #489.
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