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Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·13)

c9-20854
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

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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