Winning blow: pawn to c4 (b3·8)
c9-09464Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
17. bxc4 e5 18. Bxc3 Rc8 19. Qxe5
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead e5, then Bg6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #480.
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