Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·17)
c9-21067Puzzle 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
20. Kb1 Nxc4 21. Qxa7 Nd5 22. Rf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: queen to a7 (+3.3).
- A natural move: rook to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead h4, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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