Winning blow: king to a3
c9-11867Puzzle 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. Ka3 Nc3 34. e7 Nb1+ 35. Kb4
Why it works
- Great move! king to a3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to e7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b4.
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Ra2+, then Kb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #922.
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