Winning blow: king to b1 (c2·4)
c9-20472Puzzle 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
41. Kb1 Qxd3+ 42. Qc2 Qxc2+ 43. Rxc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: queen to c2 (+3.1).
- Strong! rook to c2 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qxd3+, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #713.
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