Winning blow: king to c2 (b2·5)
c9-27440Puzzle 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
34. Kc2 Raxa5 35. R1e6+ Kc5 36. Rxg7
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (+4.9).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Raxa5, then R1e6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #326.
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