Winning blow: king to b1 (b2·3)
c9-20304Puzzle 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
21. Kb1 b6 22. Qxe7 c6 23. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: queen to e7 (+3.9).
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bd5, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #911.
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