Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·17)
c9-19196Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Kc2 Rxe1 27. Qxe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: queen to e1 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Rxe1, then Qxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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