Winning blow: pawn to b4 (b3·2)
c9-10516Puzzle 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
32. b4 Rg3+ 33. Kb2 Bxb4 34. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Rg3+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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