Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·37)
c9-27971Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
26. Kb1 Qg6 27. Qg4 Qh5 28. Nxe5 Qxg4 29. N3xg4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- queen to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (+3.7).
- Great move! knight to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qg6, then Qg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #738.
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