Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·9)
c9-11564Puzzle 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
30. Kb2 Rbb4 31. Nc5 b6 32. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Rbb4, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #757.
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