Winning blow: pawn to b4 (b2·5)
c9-17020Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
20. b4 Qxa6 21. c5+ Ke6 22. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+3.0).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qxa6, then c5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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