Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·14)
c9-21116Puzzle 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. Kc1 Nd4 20. Re1 e5 21. Rc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (+2.7).
- Precise: rook to c3 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Nd4, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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