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Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·7)

c9-12729
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #351

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