Winning blow: pawn to b7 (a6·8)
c9-11773Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
27. axb7+ Qxb7 28. Rxa8+ Qxa8 29. Ba6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#7).
- Strong! bishop to a6 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxb7, then Rxa8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #806.
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