Winning blow: pawn to b7 (b6·3)
c9-12209Puzzle 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
33. b7 g6 34. Ba7 d4 35. Bxd4
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b7.
- bishop to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d4, then Bxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #32.
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