Winning blow: king to c4 (b3·2)
c9-23660Puzzle 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
37. Kc4 Qa2+ 38. Qxa2 Rxa2 39. Kxd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: queen to a2 (+4.2).
- Precise: king to d3 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qa2+, then Qxa2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #750.
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