Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·13)
c9-20687Puzzle 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
28. Kc1 Rb8 29. Rf4 Qd3 30. Bxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b6 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Rb8, then Rf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #743.
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