Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·10)
c9-15169Puzzle 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. Ka1 Qd1 34. Qc8+ Ka7 35. Rxd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd1, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #794.
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