Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·6)
c9-11865Puzzle 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
18. Kb1 b6 19. Rd3 Qc7 20. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (+4.4).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b6, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #904.
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