Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·34)
c9-22876Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
34. Ka2 Qc6 35. Qa7+ Kc8 36. Qxa5 g5 37. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (+4.4).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qc6, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #713.
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