Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·5)
c9-12965Puzzle 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. Kc2 Qb6 24. e3 f5 25. Rb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b3.
- You win decisive material (+6.9).
- If instead Qb6, then Ra1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #678.
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