Winning blow: king to b1 (c1)
c9-08773Puzzle 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
28. Kb1 Nd5 29. Qxf3 Qg4 30. Ne5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — queen to f3 (+4.1).
- A natural move: knight to e5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qf5, then Ne5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
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