Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·26)
c9-21754Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
37. Ka2 Rxa1+ 38. Kxa1 Kd5 39. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — king to a1 (+2.8).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Rxa1+, then Kxa1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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