Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·17)
c9-17005Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
26. Kc1 Qf7 27. Nc4+ Qxc4+ 28. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: knight to c4 (+8.6).
- Strong! queen to c4 is the sharp choice (+9.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf7, then Nc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #932.
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