Winning blow: king to a2 (b3·2)
c9-12065Puzzle 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
27. Ka2 Bf7 28. Rf1 Qe8 29. Rxf7
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
- rook to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (+8.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d4, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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