Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·32)
c9-26954Puzzle 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 Qf8 23. Rd1 Qe7 24. Nxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (+4.6).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qf8, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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