Winning blow: rook to b1 (b3)
c9-10098Puzzle 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
30. Rb1 Qxb1 31. Qxg5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: queen to g5 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qxb1, then Qxg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #675.
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