Winning blow: pawn to b3 (c2·8)
c9-18721Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
26. cxb3 cxd6 27. Bb2 Bxb2 28. Kxb2 d5 29. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b2 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Best move. pawn to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead cxd6, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #951.
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