Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·15)
c9-20406Puzzle 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
19. Kb1 Nd2+ 20. Ka1 Nce4 21. Ng5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to a1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rd4, then Qb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #553.
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