Winning blow: pawn to a3 (b2·3)
c9-06100Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
11. bxa3 Qa4+ 12. Ke2 Rxd4 13. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qa4+, then Ke2 and you win the bishop.
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