Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·15)
c9-09625Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
29. Kc1 Nb3+ 30. cxb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+8.5).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (+11.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nb3+, then cxb3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #751.
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