Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·17)
c9-15773Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
34. Kc1 Rxe8 35. Bxe8 Nxd1 36. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: bishop to e8 (+4.1).
- Strong! king to d1 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Rxe8, then Bxe8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #857.
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