Winning blow: king to a2 (b2·2)
c9-23659Puzzle 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
34. Ka2 e5 35. fxe5 Bxe5 36. Qxe5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+2.6).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then fxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #939.
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