Winning blow: pawn to a7 (b6)
c9-13657Puzzle 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
28. bxa7 Rd8 29. a8=Q Rxa8 30. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a7 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- pawn to a8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd8, then a8=Q and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #26.
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