Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·9)
c9-17777Puzzle 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
27. Kc2 Qe1 28. Rxc4 Nc5 29. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Well found: rook to c4 (+5.9).
- Strong! bishop to c5 is the sharp choice (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qe1, then Rxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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