Winning blow: king to c3 (d2)
c9-09077Puzzle 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
29. Kc3 Rxc2+ 30. Kxc2 Rh2+ 31. Kc3
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c3.
- Spot on — king to c2 (#4).
- A natural move: king to c3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then g6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #817.
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