Winning blow: king to c2 (b1·6)
c9-18098Puzzle 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 Ra3 19. Bc4 Qxf4 20. Qc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (+2.9).
- A natural move: queen to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Ra3, then Qc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
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