Winning blow: pawn to b3 (c2·6)
c9-10456Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. cxb3 Qh7 23. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qh7, then Qxc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #466.
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