Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·13)
c9-15755Puzzle 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 Qe5 30. Rb3 Rc8 31. c4
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- rook to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qe8, then Qxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
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