Winning blow: king to c1 (b2·4)
c9-17732Puzzle 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
21. Kc1 Qa3+ 22. Kd2 Qa2+ 23. Rb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Well found: king to d2 (+7.0).
- Strong! rook to b2 is the sharp choice (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead Qa3+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #175.
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