Winning blow: pawn to b8 (b7·6)
c9-16673Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
20. b8=Q+ Ka6 21. Qc8+ Ka5 22. Bc3+ Bb4 23. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to c3 is the top choice (#4).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Ka6, then Qc8+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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