Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·10)
c9-17353Puzzle 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
38. Kc1 Rb1+ 39. Kd2 Rb2+ 40. Ke3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (#5).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rb1+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #718.
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