Winning blow: king to a4 (a3)
c9-23092Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Kxa4 Re8 30. f4 Ka7 31. Nc5 Nb6+ 32. Kxa5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a4 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+1.4).
- Stunning! knight to c5 gives up material but you stand better (+2.0).
- Best move. king to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re8, then f4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #806.
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