Winning blow: pawn to b3 (b2·9)
c9-09950Puzzle 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
35. b3+ Kd3 36. Nf3+ Kc2 37. Rxc5+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (#4).
- Precise: rook to c5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd3, then Rxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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