Winning blow: pawn to b3 (b2·2)
c9-03642Puzzle 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
18. b3 Qxh4 19. gxh4 Bxd6 20. Rxd6
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b3.
- Spot on — pawn to h4 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh4, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
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