Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·12)
c9-20048Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Kxd1 Nxe5 26. cxb7+ Kxb7 27. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — pawn to b7 (+3.3).
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Nxe5, then cxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #952.
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