Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·15)
c9-12777Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
29. Ka1 Rxa7 30. Qxa7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: queen to a7 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rxa7, then Qxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #846.
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