Winning blow: king to d2 (d1·6)
c9-20999Puzzle 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
31. Kd2 Nb3+ 32. Qxb3 Qg1 33. Qd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to b3 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to d5.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nb3+, then Qxb3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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