Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·2)
c9-08565Puzzle 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
15. Kc1 Rd1+ 16. Kb2 Be5 17. axb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+7.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rd1+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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