Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5)
c9-17505Puzzle 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
37. b6+ Kxa6 38. bxc7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxa6, then bxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #775.
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