Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·29)
c9-25989Puzzle 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
22. Kb1 Ng6 23. Re1 Qxe7 24. Rxe7
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ng6, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #762.
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