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Winning blow: king to b3 (a2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

33. Kb3 gxf6 34. Qxa7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to b3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Spot on — queen to a7 (+5.7).
  • You win decisive material (+5.7).
  • If instead gxf6, then Qxa7 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #802.

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