Winning blow: rook to b6 (b7·2)
c9-10540Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
38. Rb6+ Ke7 39. Bxe5 Rxh3+ 40. Bxh3
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to h3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Bxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #926.
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