Winning blow: pawn to b5 (b4·5)
c9-09447Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
18. b5+ Nxb5 19. Rxb5 Qc5 20. Nxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: rook to b5 (#6).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxb5, then Rxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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