Winning blow: king to c1 (b2·2)
c9-12862Puzzle 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
28. Kc1 Qa3+ 29. Kd1 Bxh5 30. Bc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: king to d1 (+3.4).
- A natural move: bishop to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qa3+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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