Winning blow: king to b3 (a2·4)
c9-17147Puzzle 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
34. Kb3 c6 35. Bxc6 Nxc6 36. Qd7+ Kb8 37. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+4.6).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead c6, then Bxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #813.
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