Winning blow: pawn to b7 (b6)
c9-17290Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
35. b7+ Kc7 36. b8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+8.3).
- Well found: pawn to b8 (#23).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then b8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #912.
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