Winning blow: pawn to b5 (a4·9)
c9-16921Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
30. axb5 g3 31. Qc2+ Qc6 32. bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Spot on — queen to c2 (+8.3).
- Strong! pawn to c6 is the sharp choice (+9.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g3, then Qc2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #269.
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