Winning blow: king to a2 (a3)
c9-11780Puzzle 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
33. Ka2 f4 34. Rg7 Kb6 35. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- rook to g7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (+6.5).
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Nc5, then Nxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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