Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·27)
c9-24419Puzzle 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
19. Kb1 Qb4+ 20. Ka1 Na3 21. Qxb4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- king to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb4+, then Ka1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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