Winning blow: rook to b6 (d6·2)
c9-10610Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Rxb6 Bf7 29. Rxb7 Nd4 30. Rd7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (+6.8).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead axb6, then Nxg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #442.
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