Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·13)
c9-14612Puzzle 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
20. Kb2 Bxe5+ 21. Nxe5 Qxc4 22. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+7.2).
- Strong! knight to c4 is the sharp choice (+7.5).
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Bxe5+, then Nxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #835.
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