Winning blow: king to c3 (d2·10)
c9-13531Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
37. Kc3 Rbxf2 38. Qxd7+ Kg6 39. Qg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c3.
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#6).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rbxf2, then Rxf2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #562.
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