Winning blow: king to b1 (c2·9)
c9-24959Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
22. Kb1 Qxa6 23. Nd5+ Kb7 24. Nxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (+4.3).
- Strong! knight to f6 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qxa6, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #920.
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