Winning blow: rook to b8 (b3·2)
c9-10667Puzzle 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
18. Rxb8+ Kxb8 19. Rb1+ Qb6 20. Rxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (+7.8).
- Strong! rook to b6 is the sharp choice (+8.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxb8, then Rb1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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