Winning blow: king to b1 (c2)
c9-17733Puzzle 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 Ba3 31. dxc4 Qb4+ 32. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+4.1).
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Ba3, then dxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #545.
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