Winning blow: king to c2 (b1·8)
c9-21266Puzzle 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
33. Kc2 Qc6+ 34. Bc3 Qxd6 35. Qxd6
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c2.
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf7, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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