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Winning blow: king to a2 (a3·2)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

33. Ka2 Kd7 34. Na4 Rb4 35. Nb6+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Spot on — knight to a4 (+3.8).
  • Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Kd7, then Be2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #712.

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