Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·30)
c9-26552Puzzle 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
27. Ka2 Qa6 28. Nxd8 hxg3 29. Qxg8
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: knight to d8 (+4.4).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qa6, then Nxd8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #777.
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