Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·4)
c9-10050Puzzle 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
29. Ka1 Kc7 30. bxc4 Rb4 31. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+7.0).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (+7.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b6, then bxc4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
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