Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·3)
c9-12227Puzzle 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
39. Kc2 Qe4+ 40. Kb3 Qf3+ 41. Ka2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- king to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to a2.
- You win decisive material (+61.7).
- If instead Qe4+, then Kb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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