Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·8)
c9-17603Puzzle 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
26. Kc2 Qxc1+ 27. Kxc1 Kxc7 28. Qf7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+6.7).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+6.8).
- You win decisive material (+6.8).
- If instead Qxc1+, then Kxc1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
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