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Winning blow: king to a2 (a1·2)

c9-10445
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

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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