Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·24)
c9-13069Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Ka2 Nc5 30. Qg8 Rc8 31. Rxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: queen to g8 (+4.0).
- Precise: rook to b6 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nc5, then Qg8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #840.
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