Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·9)
c9-20454Puzzle 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
22. Kc2 Nb4+ 23. Kd1 Bf7 24. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Nb4+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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