Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·8)
c9-10157Puzzle 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
29. Kb2 Rxa2+ 30. Kxa2 Rxc2+ 31. Ka3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — king to a2 (+3.7).
- Precise: king to a3 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxe5+, then Kb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
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