Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·11)
c9-18952Puzzle 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
24. Kc1 Rb3 25. Qc2 Kd8 26. Rd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: queen to c2 (+2.8).
- A natural move: rook to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rb3, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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