Winning blow: king to a2 (a1·3)
c9-15074Puzzle 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
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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