Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·12)
c9-15679Puzzle 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
34. Ka2 Qc4+ 35. b3 axb3+ 36. Rxb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to b3 is the sharp choice (+7.1).
- You win decisive material (+7.1).
- If instead Qc4+, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #741.
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