Winning blow: king to a2 (b1)
c9-11070Puzzle 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
12. Ka2 Rd6 13. d4 Qxa5 14. Kxa3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+1.8).
- Precise: king to a3 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Rd6, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #706.
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