Winning blow: bishop to a3 (b2·2)
c9-16509Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Ba3+ Kf7 30. Ne5+ fxe5 31. Rf3+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#3).
- Precise: rook to f3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxa3, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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