Winning blow: pawn to d5 (c4·2)
c9-05542Puzzle 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
10. cxd5 b5 11. Qb3 Bh3+ 12. Ng2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- queen to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nxd5, then Qb3 and you stay on top.
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