Winning blow: pawn to c3 (c2·7)
c9-18176Puzzle 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
28. c3 Nxb3+ 29. axb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: pawn to b3 (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Nxb3+, then axb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
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