Winning blow: pawn to b3 (c2·13)
c9-17364Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
23. cxb3 f4 24. Rxg5 f3 25. Qxf3
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to g5 (#6).
- Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (#10).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rc8, then Qd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #702.
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