Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·26)
c9-09350Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. Kb2 Qf6+ 29. Rc3+ Qxc3+ 30. Qxc3+ Kxb8 31. Bxb6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to c3 (#5).
- Strong! queen to c3 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf6+, then Rc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #663.
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