Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·39)
c9-27028Puzzle 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
29. Ka2 Qe7 30. Nxd6+ Qxd6 31. Qxd6 Bxc3 32. Qxc5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+5.7).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+6.2).
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe7, then Nxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #725.
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