Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·41)
c9-16193Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
27. Ka2 Re2 28. Nxe2 Rxb2+ 29. Ka1
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: knight to e2, and you are winning (+3.1).
- Strong! king to a1 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc1, then Qe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #938.
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