Winning blow: king to d1 (e2·5)
c9-20256Puzzle 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
22. Kd1 Ng4 23. Qg1 Kg8 24. Nc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- queen to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Bxe5, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #368.
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