Winning blow: queen to b5 (c5)
c9-04995Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
11. Qb5 Ng6 12. O-O b6 13. d4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Bf7, then O-O and you stay on top.
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