Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·9)
c9-18300Puzzle 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
32. Kg2 Rc7 33. Bd6 Kh6 34. Bxc7
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (#5).
- bishop to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc7, then Bd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #192.
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