Winning blow: king to c1 (d2·3)
c9-15661Puzzle 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 Qa3+ 28. Kc2 Qa2+ 29. Rb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b2.
- You win decisive material (+12.2).
- If instead Qa3+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
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