Winning blow: king to b4 (b3)
c9-20291Puzzle 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
29. Kb4 a5+ 30. Kxa5 Nxb6 31. Kxb6
Why it works
- Great move! king to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — king to a5 (+4.8).
- Strong! king to b6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Rxc2, then Rxa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #915.
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