Winning blow: bishop to a3 (b4)
c9-11519Puzzle 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
25. Ba3 Nb6 26. Qxb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nb6, then Qxb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #697.
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