Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·12)
c9-18685Puzzle 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
38. Ka1 Kc7 39. f4 c5 40. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Kc7, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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