Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·15)
c9-21140Puzzle 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
29. Kb2 Nd4 30. Qc5+ Re7 31. Ng5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (+8.2).
- A natural move: knight to g5.
- You win decisive material (+8.7).
- If instead c5, then Qxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
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