Winning blow: king to c1 (c2·3)
c9-15129Puzzle 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
28. Kc1 Rf8 29. Re1 Qd3 30. Qe2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rf8, then Qe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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