Winning blow: king to b2 (b1·5)
c9-09633Puzzle 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
28. Kb2 Qb3+ 29. Kc1 Qc4+ 30. Kd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+9.4).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d1.
- You win decisive material (+10.0).
- If instead Qb3+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #713.
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