Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·5)
c9-11057Puzzle 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
21. Kb1 Bf5 22. Qxd8+ Kf7 23. Qc7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bf5, then Rxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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