Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·25)
c9-15957Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Ka2 Rxc3 34. Rd4+ Kc6 35. Bxd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: rook to d4 (+3.0).
- Strong! bishop to d3 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rxc3, then Rd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #957.
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