Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·35)
c9-23406Puzzle 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
31. Ka2 Qh5 32. Qxc7+ Ka8 33. Qc8+ Ka7 34. h8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#11).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#8).
- Best move. pawn to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Qh5, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #751.
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