Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·22)
c9-21143Puzzle 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
25. Kc2 Rd8 26. Qe6 Bf3 27. Bxf3
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c2.
- queen to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rd8, then Qe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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