Winning blow: king to a1 (b2·3)
c9-09540Puzzle 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
19. Ka1 Na5 20. Rb2 Qa6 21. Bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- rook to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ne7, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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