Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·17)
c9-23046Puzzle 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
27. Ka1 d6 28. Rxf5+ exf5 29. Qxc4+
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: rook to f5, and you stand better (+2.1).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead d6, then Rxf5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #595.
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