Winning blow: pawn to b6 (a5·2)
c9-06821Puzzle 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
13. axb6 axb6 14. Rxa6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead axb6, then Rxa6 and you win the bishop.
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