Winning blow: king to a2 (a1·2)
c9-10445Puzzle 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
37. Ka2 Ka7 38. Kb3 Kb7 39. Kc4+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to a2.
- king to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c4 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h4, then gxh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
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