Winning blow: king to a1 (b2·4)
c9-13056Puzzle 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
40. Ka1 Bb2+ 41. Kxb2 Qb1+ 42. Kxb1
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to a1.
- Well found: king to b2 (#3).
- Strong! king to b1 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bb2+, then Kxb2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #482.
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