Winning blow: king to b2 (b1·10)
c9-19286Puzzle 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
33. Kxb2 Qb5+ 34. Ka1 Qb6 35. Qf8
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: king to a1 (+8.2).
- Strong! queen to f8 is the sharp choice (+10.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qb5+, then Ka1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #906.
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