Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·33)
c9-27629Puzzle 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
28. Kb1 Qxc6 29. Rd7+ Qxd7 30. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (+5.8).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+5.9).
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Qxc6, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #759.
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