Winning blow: pawn to c5 (b4·7)
c9-08026Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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. bxc5 Ra8 17. Qb4 Rxa2 18. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Ra8, then Qb4 and you win the bishop.
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