Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·10)
c9-18082Puzzle 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
18. Kc2 e5 19. Qb4 Rxh7 20. Qd6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead e5, then Qb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #896.
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