Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·14)
c9-15133Puzzle 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
27. Kb2 Ra7 28. Kc3 e4 29. Qb5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Ra7, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #835.
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