Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·27)
c9-26226Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
34. Kb2 Kc7 35. Nb5+ Kc6 36. Nc3 Kc5 37. Nxa2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (+3.4).
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- Best move. knight to a2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Kc7, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #767.
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