Winning blow: king to b2 (c1·12)
c9-13242Puzzle 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
34. Kb2 Re4 35. Kc2 Kc7 36. a5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a5.
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Re7, then Ra3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #723.
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