Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·27)
c9-17215Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
20. Kc1 Kc8 21. Qxf5+ Kb8 22. Qd7
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c1.
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to d7.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc8, then Qxd8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
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