Winning blow: pawn to b3 (a2·13)
c9-18050Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
22. axb3 Qa5 23. Ba6+ Qxa6 24. Qxa6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+11.8).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (#9).
- Strong! queen to a6 is the sharp choice (#8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb4, then Ba6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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