Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·27)
c9-22116Puzzle 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
23. Ka2 Qb4 24. Bb5 Rgc8 25. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to b5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qb4, then Bb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #806.
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