Winning blow: pawn to a7 (b6·4)
c9-18162Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. bxa7 Bxa7 30. Qc8+ Ke7 31. Qb7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxa7, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #394.
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