Winning blow: pawn to b5 (b4·9)
c9-13987Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
35. b5 Nc7 36. Rxc7+ Kb8 37. Rxf7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b5.
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc7, then Rxc7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #908.
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