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Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·10)

c9-10903
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

30. b6 Re7 31. Qf8+ Kd7 32. Qxa8

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to b6.
  • Spot on — queen to f8 (#4).
  • Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Re7, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #369.

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