Winning blow: king to c1 (b2·6)
c9-20200Puzzle 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
34. Kc1 Rxh2 35. d8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to d8 develops smoothly.
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Rxh2, then d8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #924.
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