Winning blow: king to d3 (c4)
c9-09364Puzzle 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
32. Kd3 Bxc5 33. Rbc7+ Kb8 34. Rxc6
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d3.
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#7).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxc5, then Rdc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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