Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·4)
c9-11013Puzzle 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
24. Kb1 Bf6 25. Qc4 Re8 26. cxb4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- queen to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Rf8, then Qh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #753.
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