Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·19)
c9-15259Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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 Ra1+ 27. Kxa1
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+9.7).
- Well found: king to a1 (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra1+, then Kxa1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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