Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·11)
c9-25143Puzzle 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
26. Kc2 Qf7 27. Qxd7+ Qxd7 28. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (+3.2).
- Strong! rook to d7 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf7, then Qxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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