Winning blow: king to b2 (c3)
c9-13415Puzzle 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
41. Kb2 c5 42. bxc5 d3 43. Rc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+2.9).
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead c5, then bxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #812.
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