Winning blow: king to b5
c9-15885Puzzle 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
34. Kb5 Kb8 35. e6 Rh8 36. Ne5
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b5.
- pawn to e6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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