Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·4)
c9-11019Puzzle 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
30. Kc2 Qf7 31. Kb1 Qc7 32. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+10.4).
- Well found: king to b1 (#10).
- Strong! rook to c6 is the sharp choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qf3, then Rxf3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #587.
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