Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·19)
c9-22381Puzzle 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
24. Kc2 Qd4 25. Qa8+ Kd7 26. Qxg8
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+3.4).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd4, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #302.
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