Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·11)
c9-16120Puzzle 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
39. b6 Kf2 40. Rf8+ Kg3 41. b7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b6.
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to b7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead h6, then b7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #534.
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