Winning blow: pawn to a3 (a2·4)
c9-10833Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
25. a3 Bxd6 26. Qxd6 Qxc3 27. b4+ Qxb4 28. Qxb4+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#5).
- Strong! pawn to b4 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Best move. queen to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd6, then Qxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #570.
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