Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·19)
c9-19568Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
26. Kb1 Qxg4 27. Qxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: queen to f8 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qxg4, then Qxf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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