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Winning blow: king to a2 (a1·3)

c9-15074
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

29. Ka2 Bf6 30. Rd7 Bd4 31. c6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
  • Well found: rook to d7 (+7.7).
  • A natural move: pawn to c6.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Bh6, then c6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #206.

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