Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·4)
sf-t-0096Puzzle rating: 780Theme: Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Winning tactic: there is a move that gains a decisive advantage — find it.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18. Kxb2 Nf6 19. Rd4 Rfc8 20. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- rook to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rfc8, then Rd2 and you win the bishop.
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