Winning blow: pawn to b8 (b7·2)
c9-20194Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
28. b8=Q Rd2+ 29. Kc1 Bxb8 30. a7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b8 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+2.7).
- A natural move: pawn to a7.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rd2+, then Ka3 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #741.
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