Winning blow: rook to b2 (b1·3)
c9-14341Puzzle 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
10. Rxb2 d5 11. fxe6 Bxe6 12. Nc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — pawn to e6 (+4.0).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then fxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
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