Winning blow: king to b1 (c2·2)
c9-17988Puzzle 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
20. Kb1 a5 21. e5 Kb8 22. e6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qd7, then exf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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