Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·9)
c9-09079Puzzle 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
40. b6 Rb7 41. g3 Kf8 42. Bxd5
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b6.
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd7, then Bxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #518.
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