Winning blow: king to b2 (c2·5)
c9-22499Puzzle 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
30. Kb2 Rxd1 31. Nxd1 Nxa2 32. Nxd8 Be4 33. Kxa2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: knight to d1 (+4.1).
- Strong! knight to d8 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- Best move. king to a2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Rxd1, then Nxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #126.
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