Winning blow: pawn to b8 (b7·13)
c9-08842naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
38. b8=Q Bh5 39. Qb6+ Kd7 40. e6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b8.
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bd3, then Qbxe8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #894.
SP-894 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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