Winning blow: king to b2 (b1·9)
c9-27776Puzzle 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
32. Kb2 Nxe2 33. b8=Q Rxb8 34. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to b8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to b8 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Nxe2, then b8=Q and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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