Winning blow: king to c1
c9-03441Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
10. Kxc1 Qc8+ 11. Kd1 g6 12. Bb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — king to d1 (+2.2).
- A natural move: bishop to b2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc8+, then Kb2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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