Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·31)
c9-15981Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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 Nxc2 30. Kb3 Nd4+ 31. Kc4 Nf3 32. Rxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- king to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c4.
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Nxc2, then Kb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #446.
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