Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·23)
c9-22910Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Kb2 h4 30. Nd6+ Kd8 31. Nxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+3.5).
- Strong! knight to b7 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h4, then Nd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
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