Winning blow: king to b1 (c2·5)
c9-27078Puzzle 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
14. Kb1 Rxc1+ 15. Rxc1 Bc6 16. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: rook to c1 (+2.6).
- Stunning! bishop to d6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc1+, then Rxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #890.
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