Winning blow: king to b3 (a2·5)
c9-25725Puzzle 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
33. Kb3 Qd1+ 34. Rc2 dxc6 35. Qa8+ Kd7 36. Qxf8
Why it works
- Great move! king to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- rook to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Qd1+, then Rc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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