Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·39)
c9-18959Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Kb1 Qxf1+ 25. Ka2 Kxh7 26. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: king to a2 (+4.6).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qxf1+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #332.
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