Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·8)
c9-14205Puzzle 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
24. Kb1 Nb4 25. Nf4 Qc4 26. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Nb4, then Nf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #911.
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