Winning blow: pawn to c5 (b4·2)
c9-04379Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. bxc5 Qxc5 13. Nb3 Qa3 14. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qxc5, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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