Winning blow: king to b1 (a1)
c9-14676Puzzle 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
31. Kb1 Nb3 32. Qd6 e4 33. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to d6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Nb3, then Qd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #730.
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