Winning blow: knight to a2 (b4)
c9-27775Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
32. Na2 b1=Q+ 33. Kxb1
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — king to b1 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead b1=Q+, then Kxb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #830.
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