Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·18)
c9-24286Puzzle 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
41. Ka1 Ka7 42. Rg8 Rxh7 43. Rxh7
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (+3.2).
- Strong! rook to h7 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka7, then Rg8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #649.
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