Winning blow: pawn to b3 (c2·2)
c9-05713Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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. cxb3 c6 12. e4 b5 13. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then e4 and you win the bishop.
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