Winning blow: king to c2 (b1·4)
c9-14107Puzzle 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
29. Kc2 Qd2+ 30. Kb3 Qxe1 31. Qe6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: king to b3 (+5.0).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Qd2+, then Kb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
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