Winning blow: pawn to b3 (b2·8)
c9-26935Puzzle 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
12. b3 Qb5 13. a4 Bxa1 14. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: pawn to a4 (+3.2).
- Strong! pawn to b5 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb5, then a4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #791.
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