Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·8)
c9-19349Puzzle 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. Kc1 c5 19. Kb2 Re2 20. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to c3 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qh4, then Nd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #531.
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