Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·38)
c9-15750Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
16. Kb1 Nxd2+ 17. Rxd2 Qxd2 18. Qxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: rook to d2 (+3.2).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Nxd2+, then Rxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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