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Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5)

c9-17505
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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