Winning blow: king to b3 (a2)
c9-18313Puzzle 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
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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