Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·3)
c9-19379Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
27. b6 Rxa5 28. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+8.9).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (+10.4).
- You win decisive material (+10.4).
- If instead Rxa5, then Qxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #762.
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