Winning blow: pawn to b3 (b2·3)
c9-10475Puzzle 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
26. b3 Bc6 27. Qg1 cxd3+ 28. Kb2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- queen to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead cxb3+, then axb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #411.
Explore position #411Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play