Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·32)
c9-18354Puzzle 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
36. Ka2 Qxa6 37. Qxa6+ Kb8 38. Qb6+ Ka8 39. Qxg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+9.6).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (+11.0).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (+11.3).
- Best move. queen to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#13).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxa6, then Qxa6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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