Winning blow: pawn to b3 (b2·6)
c9-12282Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
15. b3 Qxa2 16. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: knight to d8 (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxa2, then Nxd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
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