Winning blow: pawn to b6 (b5·6)
c9-25028Puzzle 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
35. b6 d5 36. b7 g5 37. b8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
- pawn to b7 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to b8 is the sharp choice (#19).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d5, then b7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
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