Winning blow: pawn to c5 (c4·2)
c9-08946Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. c5 Ng4 15. Bg5 Qb7 16. cxb6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Ng4, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #102.
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