Winning blow: bishop to a6 (d3·2)
c9-21763Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
30. Ba6 Ra8 31. Qd7+ Kb8 32. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#7).
- Strong! bishop to b7 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ra8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #905.
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