Winning blow: pawn to b5 (b4·7)
c9-15639Puzzle 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
30. b5+ Kxb5 31. Rxa7 Bb7 32. Rxb7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: rook to a7 (#5).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxb5, then Rxa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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