Winning blow: pawn to a5 (a4·5)
c9-17552Puzzle 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
32. a5 fxe4+ 33. fxe4 Ka8 34. axb6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to a5.
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead fxe4+, then Kc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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