Winning blow: king to b1 (c2·7)
c9-26898Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
11. Kb1 Nxd5 12. Ne4 d6 13. cxd6 Rxd6 14. Nxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- knight to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+2.8).
- Brilliant! The knight on d6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxd5, then Ne4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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