Winning blow: pawn to b7 (c6·5)
c9-17374Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
15. cxb7 axb2 16. Rb1 Qd7 17. bxa8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- rook to b1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead axb2, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
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