Winning blow: king to b1 (a2)
c9-08841Puzzle 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
33. Kb1 Qf1+ 34. Kc2 Qxg2+ 35. Rd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: king to c2 (+5.3).
- A natural move: rook to d2.
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Qe1+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #894.
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