Winning blow: king to a3 (b4·2)
c9-27063Puzzle 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
36. Ka3 Qh1 37. Bf4+ Ke7 38. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! king to a3 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (+6.3).
- Strong! bishop to b8 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qh1, then Bf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #93.
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