Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·15)
c9-20368Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
32. Kc2 Qc5+ 33. Kb1 Rxe1 34. Qxe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e1 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Qc5+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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