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Winning blow: pawn to b6 (a5·5)

c9-11008
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

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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