Winning blow: rook to b1 (f1)
c9-13753Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
24. Rb1 Rb8 25. Bd3 Nd2 26. Rb2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Rb8, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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