Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·10)
c9-24093Puzzle 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
23. Kc2 Qxe2+ 24. Nd2 Kd6 25. Qxe8
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: knight to d2 (+4.7).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qxe2+, then Nd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
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