Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·6)
c9-12383Puzzle 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
26. Kc1 Qf8 27. Re7+ Qxe7 28. Bxe7
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (+7.5).
- Strong! bishop to e7 is the sharp choice (+7.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf8, then Re7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #319.
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