Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·8)
c9-14923Puzzle 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. Ka1 Bxb2+ 32. Bxb2 Qf1+ 33. Rxf1
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to a1.
- Spot on — bishop to b2 (#3).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxb2+, then Bxb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
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