Winning blow: pawn to c5 (b4·8)
c9-08365Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. bxc5 Nxf5 12. Nb3 Qh6 13. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nc7, then Nb3 and you win the rook.
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