Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·17)
c9-19495Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
35. Kc2 Rh6 36. Qxd7+ Kb8 37. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c2.
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rc1+, then Kxc1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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