Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·12)
c9-21345Puzzle 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
14. Kd1 Nxf4 15. Rb3 g5 16. g3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Nxf4, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #626.
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