Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·19)
c9-24292Puzzle 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
27. Ka1 Qc2 28. Nc1 Qxb3 29. Nxb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to c1 (+4.3).
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc2, then Nc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #359.
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