Winning blow: pawn to b7 (c6·2)
c9-05009Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
16. cxb7 Qe6 17. Qb2 h5 18. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- queen to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qd7, then Qb2 and you stay on top.
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