Winning blow: pawn to b5 (c4·7)
c9-09959Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
35. cxb5 Kg7 36. d7 Kg6 37. d8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to d7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d8.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a6, then d7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #674.
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