Winning blow: rook to b7 (b1·17)
c9-13863Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
21. Rxb7+ Rxb7 22. Qd8+ Ka7 23. Rxd7 Ba3+ 24. Nxa3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#7).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#6).
- Great move! knight to a3 keeps the pressure (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxb7, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #914.
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