Winning blow: pawn to b5 (c4·12)
c9-19098naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
33. cxb5 a5 34. b6 h3 35. b7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to b6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a5, then Ra4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
SP-661 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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