Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·25)
c9-27505Puzzle 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
30. Kb2 Bf6+ 31. Kb3 Bd4 32. Rxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (#4).
- king to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bf6+, then Kb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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