Winning blow: king to c2 (b1·9)
c9-17879Puzzle 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
34. Kxc2 Qxh2+ 35. Rd2 Rxc3+ 36. Kxc3 Bxd4+ 37. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: rook to d2 (+3.6).
- Strong! king to c3 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qxh2+, then Rd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #243.
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