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Winning blow: rook to b4 (g4)

c9-12459
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

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.

Explore position #83

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