Winning blow: pawn to b4 (b2·3)
c9-11213Puzzle 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
11. b4 Qxb4+ 12. c3 Qc4 13. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: pawn to c3 (+4.9).
- Strong! bishop to f8 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxb4+, then c3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #615.
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