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Winning blow: rook to b3 (b1)

c9-11268
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

22. Rb3 Ne5 23. Qh6+ Kg8 24. Rg3+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to b3.
  • Well found: queen to h6 (#7).
  • Strong! rook to g3 is the sharp choice (#6).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ne5, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #325.

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