Winning blow: pawn to b5 (c4·11)
c9-09538Puzzle 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
29. cxb5+ axb5 30. Nb4+ Kb6 31. Qb7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to b4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead axb5, then Nb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #816.
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