Winning blow: king to b1 (a2·8)
c9-23663Puzzle 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
36. Kb1 Kd7 37. Ba7 e6 38. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- bishop to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b8 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Ba7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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