Winning blow: pawn to b5 (b4·3)
c9-16169Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
19. b5 Rxa7 20. bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: pawn to c6 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Rxa7, then bxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #327.
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