Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·4)
c9-08928Puzzle 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
27. Kc1 g6 28. Rb3 Ne4+ 29. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- rook to b3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to c2 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Be7, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #26.
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