Winning blow: king to b1 (a2·10)
c9-22517Puzzle 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
29. Kb1 Nc4 30. Qd3 Ra5 31. Rxc4 Bxc4 32. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (+3.5).
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nc4, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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