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Winning blow: pawn to b5 (b4·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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