Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·6)
c9-12064Puzzle 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
19. Ka1 Nb5 20. Qb3 a4 21. Qxa4
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Bb4, then Qc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #798.
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