Winning blow: king to b1 (a2·6)
c9-21738Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
29. Kb1 Qxd8 30. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: king to c2 (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Qxd8, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #654.
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