Winning blow: rook to b7 (b1·2)
c9-13485Puzzle 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
32. Rxb7+ Ka6 33. Ke2 Kxa5 34. c4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Ka6, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #904.
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