Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·12)
c9-16180Puzzle 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
25. b6 e5 26. bxc7+ Ke7 27. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (#13).
- Strong! rook to d6 is the sharp choice (#9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rf1+, then Nxf1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #235.
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