Winning blow: king to a3 (b2·2)
c9-23011Puzzle 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
33. Ka3 Qxf3 34. Rxd8 Rxd8 35. Qxd8
Why it works
- Great move! king to a3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: rook to d8 (+2.9).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qxf3, then Rxd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #742.
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