Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·16)
c9-08823Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
27. Ka1 Qxc5 28. dxe7 Nxe7 29. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — pawn to e7 (+3.3).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Qxc5, then dxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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