Winning blow: pawn to b8 (b7·11)
c9-26676naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1560Theme: 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
28. b8=Q+ Kd7 29. Qf5+ Ke7 30. Qbf8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qf5+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #279.
SP-279 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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