Winning blow: pawn to b3 (a2·5)
c9-06911Puzzle rating: 1109Theme: 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. axb3 d5 12. f3 Bf5 13. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead d5, then f3 and you win the queen.
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