Winning blow: king to b1 (a1·2)
c9-18053Puzzle 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
25. Kb1 Ba2+ 26. Kc2 Qxc3+ 27. Kxc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+4.2).
- Precise: king to c3 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Ba2+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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