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Winning blow: king to b3 (a2·6)

c9-18540
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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

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.

Explore position #934

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