Winning blow: king to a1 (b2·5)
c9-16905Puzzle 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
38. Ka1 Rb6 39. Qc2 Qa6 40. Rc3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Rb6, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #561.
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