Winning blow: king to b1 (a2·9)
c9-18957Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
36. Kxb1 g1=Q+ 37. Ka2 b5 38. Qxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: king to a2 (#6).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g1=Q+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #751.
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