Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·19)
c9-24925Puzzle 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
24. Kc1 Qxb6 25. Bxb6 Rc8 26. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+3.4).
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxb6, then Bxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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