Winning blow: pawn to a5 (a4·2)
c9-22601Puzzle 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
15. a5 g3 16. Bb2 gxh2 17. axb6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead g3, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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