Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·9)
c9-16768Puzzle 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
26. Kc1 Ra5 27. c4 Bg8 28. Nf7
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+3.6).
- A natural move: knight to f7.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rh6, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #478.
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