Winning blow: king to c3 (d2·4)
c9-12670Puzzle 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
33. Kc3 Qg5 34. Rxe6 f2 35. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (+3.4).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (+1.7).
- You reach a winning position (+1.7).
- If instead bxc5, then Rxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #240.
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