Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·42)
c9-18837Puzzle 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
20. Ka2 Qd5+ 21. Rb3 Bd4 22. Qd8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- rook to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qd5+, then Rb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #919.
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