Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·14)
c9-21043Puzzle 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
34. b6 Re8 35. Qc7+ Qxc7 36. bxc7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b6.
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#11).
- Strong! pawn to c7 is the sharp choice (#10).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead e2, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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