Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·24)
c9-12123Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
31. Kc1 Na2+ 32. Kd1 Nc3+ 33. Kd2
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c1.
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Na2+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #246.
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