Winning blow: king to a3 (b2)
c9-13219Puzzle 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
25. Ka3 Qxc3 26. Rg6 b5 27. Rxg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to a3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: rook to g6 (+5.2).
- Precise: rook to g2 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Qxc3, then Rg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #557.
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