Winning blow: rook to b1 (b2)
c9-11075Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
23. Rb1 Qxc3+ 24. Kf1 Qxd4 25. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: king to f1 (+2.1).
- A natural move: bishop to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Qxc3+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #712.
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