Winning blow: rook to b2 (b1)
c9-12437Puzzle 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
13. Rb2 Kxb8 14. Nxg5 Rf8 15. Qc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (+3.8).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qd6, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #643.
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