Winning blow: king to a3 (a2)
c9-09530Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
39. Ka3 Re3 40. Rf4 Bc2 41. Kb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to a3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- rook to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Re3, then Rf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #712.
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