Winning blow: rook to b7 (b8·2)
c9-12656Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
23. Rb7+ Kd8 24. Bg4 Bxc4 25. Kxc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (+9.7).
- Precise: king to c4 is the top choice (+10.3).
- You win decisive material (+10.3).
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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