Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·5)
c9-11452Puzzle 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. Kc1 Bg5+ 22. Kb1 Re3 23. Bg4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Bg5+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #575.
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