Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·22)
c9-26478Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Kxa2 Rxe3 34. Rf8+ Ka7 35. Nf5 Qd7 36. Nxe3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: rook to f8 (+3.0).
- Strong! knight to f5 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- Great move! knight to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Rxe3, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #638.
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