Winning blow: pawn to c5 (c4·16)
c9-19980Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
32. c5 b5 33. Qxa5+ Kb8 34. Qxb5
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c5.
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b5, then Nb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #765.
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