Winning blow: rook to b3 (a3·8)
c9-11199Puzzle rating: 2340Theme: 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
30. Rb3 Rf1+ 31. Kc2 Nd4+ 32. cxd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (#5).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d4 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rf1+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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