Winning blow: pawn to b4 (b2·2)
c9-10441Puzzle 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
22. b4 axb3+ 23. Kb2 Qc5 24. Bd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: king to b2 (+3.9).
- A natural move: bishop to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead axb3+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #766.
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