Winning blow: pawn to b3 (b2)
c9-02650Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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. b3 Rb8 16. e4 Qb5 17. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rb8, then Qxa7 and you stay on top.
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