Winning blow: pawn to a4 (a3·2)
c9-13073Puzzle 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
30. a4 b4 31. Rxb4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: rook to b4 (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead b4, then Rxb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #605.
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