Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·2)
c9-10149Puzzle 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
27. Kb1 Qg4 28. Qd4 Nxe3 29. Nxe3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Nd6, then Nc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #549.
Explore position #549Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play