Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·5)
c9-12009Puzzle 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
34. Ka2 Qa5+ 35. Rxa5 Kc7 36. Nxc8
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to a2.
- Well found: rook to a5 (#3).
- Precise: knight to c8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb4, then Nxc8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
Explore position #838Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play