Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·44)
c9-13663Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
31. Kb1 Be7 32. Qxe7 Be4+ 33. fxe4
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b1.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be4+, then fxe4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #192.
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