Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·44)
c9-25781Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
26. Ka2 Qxc5 27. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Well found: pawn to c5 (+6.6).
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead Qxc5, then bxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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