Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·11)
c9-15253Puzzle 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 Rc8 34. Qb5+ Kf8 35. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (+3.4).
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Rxb2, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #569.
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