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Winning blow: king to b3 (a2)

c9-18313
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

36. Kb3 Bf8 37. Rxd3 Bxc5 38. Kc4

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • Spot on — rook to d3 (+5.0).
  • A natural move: king to c4.
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead d2, then Rad6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #718.

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