Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·9)
c9-19420Puzzle 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. Kc1 Qc4+ 29. Qc3 Qb5 30. Bxa7
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: queen to c3 (+2.5).
- Precise: bishop to a7 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qc4+, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
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