Winning blow: pawn to b7 (b6·13)
c9-15423Puzzle 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
37. b7+ Kb8 38. Ba7+ Kc7 39. b8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to a7 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to b8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Ba7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #281.
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