Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·28)
c9-24923Puzzle 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
30. Kb1 Qxa4 31. Nb6+ Kb8 32. Nxa4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: knight to b6 (+5.3).
- Strong! knight to a4 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Qxa4, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #711.
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