Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·17)
c9-27814Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
22. Kd1 Qb2 23. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: knight to c4 (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qb2, then Nxc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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