Winning blow: king to c2 (b1·10)
c9-16874Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
22. Kc2 Qxc3+ 23. bxc3
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c2.
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc3+, then bxc3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
Explore position #350Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play