Winning blow: king to d1 (c2·4)
c9-18770Puzzle 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
29. Kd1 Qxb3+ 30. Ke2 Kb8 31. Qe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Qb1+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #915.
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