Winning blow: bishop to b2
c9-00073Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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
9. Bb2 Qxb4 10. Ng7 c5 11. c3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- knight to g7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxb4, then Ng7 and you stay on top.
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