Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·7)
c9-17807Puzzle 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. Kc1 Rd1+ 27. Rxd1 Qxc2+ 28. Kxc2
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c1.
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#3).
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rd1+, then Rxd1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #595.
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