Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·41)
c9-09367Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. Kb1 Rxd7 26. Bxd7+ Kd8 27. Rh8
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b1.
- Well found: bishop to d7 (#5).
- A natural move: rook to h8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd7, then Bxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #462.
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