Winning blow: king to c2 (b2·2)
c9-17123Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Kxc2 Qxa1 28. Nd6+ Kc6 29. Nxe8 Nxe8 30. Rxf8
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: knight to d6 (+3.7).
- Precise: knight to e8 is the top choice (+4.2).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxa1, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
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