Winning blow: rook to b8 (d8·2)
c9-11635Puzzle 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
32. Rb8+ Kc5 33. Nd3+ Kd4 34. Rd8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc5, then Nd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #723.
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