Winning blow: pawn to a7 (a6·2)
c9-10627Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
28. a7 Bh5 29. a8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — pawn to a8 (+6.6).
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead Bh5, then a8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #522.
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