Winning blow: rook to b6 (b3·4)
c9-11049Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
29. Rxb6 h1=Q 30. Rxh1 Rd8 31. Rxb7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (#3).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h1=Q, then Rxh1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #757.
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