Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·14)
c9-20127Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
27. Kb1 Nxf3 28. exf3 Nf6 29. Nc4
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: pawn to f3 (+7.3).
- A natural move: knight to c4.
- You win decisive material (+7.3).
- If instead Nxb3, then cxb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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