Winning blow: pawn to b5 (a4·13)
c9-12869Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
25. axb5 Kb6 26. d8=Q+ Kc5 27. Rxa5
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to d8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead a4, then Rxa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
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