Winning blow: king to b2 (b3·2)
c9-21112Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
24. Kb2 Bf6 25. Rbd1 h5 26. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Bg7, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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