Winning blow: king to c2 (d3·4)
c9-10818Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Kc2 Qxb3+ 28. Kxb3 Rd1 29. fxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: king to b3 (+2.5).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Qxb3+, then Kxb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #398.
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