Win the hanging king on c7
li-02baxPuzzle rating: 2449Theme: Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
35... Kxc7 36. a7 c4+ 37. Kxd4 g2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c7 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (+7.3).
- Strong! pawn to g2 is the sharp choice (+7.1).
- You win decisive material (+7.1).
- If instead a7, then c4+ and you win the rook.
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