Winning blow: rook to b4 (g4)
c9-12459Puzzle 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
35. Rb4 a6 36. Nc5+ Kb6 37. Qxa6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b4 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#6).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a6, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #83.
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