Winning blow: king to c3 (d2·3)
c9-12213Puzzle 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
34. Kc3 Ree2 35. Rf4 Rxf4 36. gxf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to f4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to f4 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Kc7, then Rf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #527.
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