Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·22)
c9-20920Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
25. Kb2 Ra2+ 26. Kb1 Ra1+ 27. Kxa1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to a1 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra2+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #723.
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