Winning blow: pawn to a4 (a2)
c9-16552Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
20. a4 Nd6 21. Bxe5 Nxb5 22. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+3.5).
- Strong! pawn to b5 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bf6, then Ne4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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