Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·10)
c9-15028Puzzle 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
26. Ka2 Qc2 27. Rac1 Qxb3+ 28. Kxb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to b3 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead Qc2, then Rac1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #812.
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