Winning blow: pawn to b6 (a5·10)
c9-11871Puzzle 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
17. axb6 Ned4 18. Ra4 Ne2+ 19. Ncxe2
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ned4, then Ra4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #541.
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