Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·13)
c9-20854Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
26. b6 Qh1+ 27. Kb2 Qc1+ 28. Rxc1
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b6.
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qh1+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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