Winning blow: pawn to b3 (a2·11)
c9-19342Puzzle 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
12. axb3 Nf6 13. Qxe5+ Kd7 14. Qxg5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (+1.7).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then Qxe5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #159.
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