Winning blow: king to c1 (c2·4)
c9-23654Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Kxc1 Qc8 26. Bh5 Rg8 27. Bg3 Be5 28. Nxd7
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- bishop to h5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to g3 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- Best move. knight to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc8, then Bh5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #219.
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