Winning blow: pawn to b8 (b7·5)
c9-20975Puzzle 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
35. b8=Q Rc1+ 36. Kh2 Rf1 37. Qe8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b8 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- king to h2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e8.
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Rc3, then Qe8 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
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