Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·3)
c9-10756Puzzle 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
38. Kb1 Ra8 39. Qe7+ Kb8 40. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (+3.8).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Ra8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #805.
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