Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·16)
c9-13540Puzzle 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
26. Kc2 Qxe2+ 27. Rd2 Qe4+ 28. Kb2
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c2.
- rook to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxe2+, then Rd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
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