Winning blow: pawn to b6 (a5·5)
c9-11008Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
33. axb6 Kb7 34. bxa7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — pawn to a7 (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Kb7, then bxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
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