Winning blow: pawn to b5 (b4·4)
c9-23323Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
20. b5 Rb6 21. Nxd7+ Ke7 22. Nxb6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (+2.3).
- Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rb6, then Nxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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