Winning blow: pawn to a8 (a7·8)
c9-16478Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
39. a8=Q Bf3 40. Bxf3 e5 41. Bd5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to a8.
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be2, then Qd8 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #557.
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