Winning blow: king to a2 (a3·2)
c9-14802Puzzle 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
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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