Winning blow: pawn to a3 (b2·5)
c9-10868Puzzle 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
29. bxa3 Qxg4 30. Rxg4 Bxe3 31. Bxe3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — rook to g4 (+3.8).
- Strong! bishop to e3 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxg4, then Rxg4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
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