Winning blow: rook to b3 (h3)
c9-08934Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
32. Rb3+ Ka7 33. Bb6+ Ka8 34. Bxc7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (+4.5).
- Strong! bishop to c7 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ka7, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #569.
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