Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·4)
c9-11786Puzzle 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
20. Ka2 dxe6 21. Nd3 Rc8 22. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Nxc4, then Qb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #349.
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