Winning blow: rook to b5 (b1·3)
c9-13002Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
11. Rxb5 Qxb5 12. Nfxd6 cxd6 13. Nxd6 Qa5 14. Nxe8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The rook on b5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+3.1).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- Great move! knight to e8 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxb5, then Nfxd6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
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