Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·7)
c9-09476Puzzle 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
31. Kb2 Re1 32. Qf8 Re6 33. Rg8
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b2.
- queen to f8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg1, then Rxg1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
Explore position #282Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play