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Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·15)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

31. Ka2 b5 32. b4 a6 33. Rg7+

Why it works

  • Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Spot on — pawn to b4 (+4.8).
  • Strong! rook to g7 is the sharp choice (+8.5).
  • You win decisive material (+8.5).
  • If instead Rcc1, then b4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #631.

Explore position #631

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