Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·4)
c9-12441Puzzle 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
23. Kc1 Qe2 24. Rde1 Qg2 25. a5
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a5 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Qe2, then Rde1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
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