Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·5)
c9-20669Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
36. Kxb2 Bxd5 37. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxd5, then Qxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
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