Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·2)
c9-11524Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
37. b6 Qg7 38. Rd8+ Kb7 39. Qa7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qa8, then Rd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
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