Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·31)
c9-26169Puzzle 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
16. Kb1 Nxg1 17. Qxf6+ Kxf6 18. Rxg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: queen to f6 (+4.2).
- Strong! rook to g1 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Nxg1, then Qxf6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #835.
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