Winning blow: queen to b3 (c3·2)
c9-25957Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
8. Qb3 Qxc6 9. Bb5 Nc5 10. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (+4.2).
- Strong! pawn to c5 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qxc6, then Bb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #462.
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