Winning blow: rook to b6 (b5·3)
c9-12797Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. Rxb6+ Kf7 29. Qc7+ Ne7 30. O-O+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#4).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #485.
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