Winning blow: king to b3 (b2·2)
c9-15886Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
28. Kxb3 hxg3 29. Bd4 g2 30. Kc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h3, then Bd4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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