Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·23)
c9-26370Puzzle 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
19. Kc1 Bxe4 20. Rxf6 gxf6 21. Qxc5+ Kd7 22. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (+6.5).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+6.8).
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- You win decisive material (+7.8).
- If instead Bxe4, then Rxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #709.
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