Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·7)
c9-12729Puzzle 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
30. Ka2 Qd5+ 31. b3 Rg4 32. h5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Rg4, then Qxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
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