Winning blow: pawn to b5 (b4·2)
c9-13432Puzzle 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
11. b5 Nxb8 12. Bxe7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to e7, and you stand better (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Nxb8, then Bxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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