Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·9)
c9-14368Puzzle 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
30. Ka2 Re7 31. Qb4 Qd2 32. Rd3+
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+8.4).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d3 is the top choice (+10.4).
- You win decisive material (+10.4).
- If instead Qe2, then Qa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #814.
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