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Winning blow: king to a2 (a1)

c9-10020
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Ka2 Qb6 33. Nc6+ Kc8 34. Rxh7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (#9).
  • Well found: knight to c6 (#8).
  • Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Qb6, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #862.

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