Winning blow: king to b2 (b1·7)
c9-19578Puzzle 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
22. Kb2 Qd4+ 23. Qc3 Rf3 24. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa6, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
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