Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·12)
c9-16308Puzzle 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
30. Kb1 Rb5+ 31. Ka2 Kb7 32. Qe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to a2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e1.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Rb5+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #837.
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