Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·11)
c9-06950Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
12. Kxc1 Rf6 13. Qe2+ b5 14. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — queen to e2 (+5.8).
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf6, then Qe2+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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