Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·36)
c9-23291Puzzle 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
21. Kb1 Bxg6 22. e4 Bf4 23. Rxf4 Qxf4 24. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f4 is the top choice (+3.3).
- Best move. pawn to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bxg6, then e4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #239.
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