Winning blow: king to b2 (c2)
c9-08107Puzzle rating: 1094Theme: 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
17. Kb2 Rc4 18. Ra2 Bxb4 19. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- rook to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Rc4, then Ra2 and you stay on top.
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