Winning blow: king to c2 (d3·3)
c9-19385Puzzle 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
28. Kc2 e3 29. Nfxe3 Bxa1 30. Qf7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (+5.9).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+6.4).
- You win decisive material (+6.4).
- If instead Bxa1, then Qh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #146.
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