Winning blow: king to b2 (b3)
c9-25588Puzzle 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
36. Kb2 Qa2+ 37. Kc1 Re6 38. b7+ Kxc7 39. bxa8=R
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qa2+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #929.
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