Winning blow: king to b2 (b1·2)
c9-06641Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
15. Kxb2 Qf6+ 16. Ka2 Ke7 17. Bc5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- king to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qf6+, then Ka2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
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