Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·6)
c9-15973Puzzle 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. Kc2 Qe7 28. Rxa6 Qxh7+ 29. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: rook to a6 (+7.4).
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You win decisive material (+7.8).
- If instead Qe2+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #760.
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