Winning blow: king to c1 (c2·2)
c9-14680Puzzle 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
27. Kc1 Qb5 28. Rxf5 Qxf5 29. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to f5 (+4.9).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Qd3, then Rxe4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #382.
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