Winning blow: king to c2 (b2·4)
c9-21621Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
38. Kc2 Qxe8 39. Qxe8+ Rxe8 40. Rxe8
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (+5.7).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Qxe8, then Qxe8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #359.
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