Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·5)
c9-12630Puzzle 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
25. Kd1 Qxb3+ 26. Qc2 Qxb7 27. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Qxb3+, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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