Winning blow: king to c1 (d2·2)
c9-14054Puzzle 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
31. Kc1 Qg3 32. Qd5 Kd7 33. Ra1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qg3, then Qd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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