Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·23)
c9-10599Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
35. Ka2 Rxb3 36. Nxb3 d4 37. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — knight to b3 (+3.5).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rxb3, then Nxb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #557.
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