Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·29)
c9-26122Puzzle 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
32. Ka2 Nxc2 33. Qxc6+ Kd8 34. Qxc2
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+3.9).
- Precise: queen to c2 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Nxc2, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #846.
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