Winning blow: king to c2 (d3)
c9-16285Puzzle 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
37. Kc2 Re2+ 38. Kb3 Bc1 39. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+8.9).
- Well found: king to b3 (+13.7).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re7, then Qh8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #655.
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