Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·20)
c9-24483Puzzle 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 Qb1+ 28. Qxb1 axb1=B+ 29. Kxb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — queen to b1 (+3.3).
- Strong! king to b1 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qb1+, then Qxb1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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