Winning blow: rook to b3 (a3·7)
c9-11880Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Rb3 f4 30. Qxf4 Be6 31. Qb8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to b3.
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Be6, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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