Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·9)
c9-15155Puzzle 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
23. Ka1 Rd5 24. Qxe6 Rhd8 25. Qc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (+3.5).
- A natural move: queen to c6.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rd5, then Qxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
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