Winning blow: king to a2
c9-08881Puzzle 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
35. Ka2 Qa5+ 36. Kb3 Qb5+ 37. Kc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- king to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c3.
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Qa5+, then Kb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #766.
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