Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·24)
c9-21005Puzzle 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
38. Kb1 Re2 39. Rd3 Kb7 40. Nxg4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- rook to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Re2, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #594.
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