Winning blow: pawn to b7 (b6·6)
c9-18253naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
19. b7 Ne7 20. b8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — pawn to b8 (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Ne7, then b8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
SP-456 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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