Winning blow: king to c1 (d2)
c9-12012Puzzle 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
23. Kc1 Qxg3 24. Rxf3 Rxf3 25. c5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — rook to f3 (+4.4).
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead dxc4, then dxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #207.
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