Winning blow: pawn to b6 (a5·12)
c9-19648naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
26. axb6 f6 27. dxc6 Kd8 28. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead f6, then b7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
SP-851 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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