Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·30)
c9-26077Puzzle 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
25. Kb1 Qxb3 26. cxb3 Ng4 27. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: pawn to b3 (+3.1).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qxb3, then cxb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
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