Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·18)
c9-13491Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
30. Kxc1 d2+ 31. Kxd2 g6 32. Qc7
Why it works
- Best move. king to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — king to d2 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to c7.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead g6, then Qb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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