Winning blow: pawn to a3 (a2·2)
c9-26383Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
23. a3 Rc4 24. axb4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — pawn to b4 (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rc4, then axb4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #409.
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