Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·21)
c9-22420Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
19. Kc1 Qxa7 20. Qxa7+ Kxa7 21. Bxh8 fxg3 22. hxg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to a7 (+4.2).
- Strong! bishop to h8 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- Best move. pawn to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qxa7, then Qxa7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #835.
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