Winning blow: king to b3 (a2·6)
c9-18540Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
35. Kb3 Kd6 36. Kc4 Ke6 37. Kc5
Why it works
- Best move. king to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#30).
- king to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #934.
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