Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·22)
c9-25057Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
21. Kc1 Rxc2+ 22. Kd1 Nc7 23. Nxc7+ Rxc7 24. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: king to d1 (+3.5).
- Strong! knight to c7 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc2+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #741.
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