Winning blow: king to b1 (a2·7)
c9-13685Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
26. Kxb1 Kc7 27. Bb2 c5 28. Bxf6 gxf6 29. Qxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Best move. queen to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Bb2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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