Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·28)
c9-22890Puzzle 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
35. Ka2 Qf5 36. Qd8+ Bc8 37. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#5).
- Precise: rook to f5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf5, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #934.
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