Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·7)
c9-13394Puzzle 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
28. Ka1 Nxc4 29. Rd7+ Kc6 30. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: rook to d7 (+2.8).
- Strong! knight to d3 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Nxc4, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
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