Winning blow: king to g1 (h2·2)
c9-13826Puzzle 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. Kg1 axb6 29. Rxa6 Kxa6 30. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (+4.2).
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead axb6, then Rxa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #518.
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