Winning blow: pawn to b8 (b7·9)
c9-16535Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
31. b8=Q Be7 32. Rb7+ Ke6 33. Qg8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b8 keeps the pressure (+10.7).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (+12.0).
- Strong! queen to g8 is the sharp choice (#16).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Be7, then Rb7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
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