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Winning blow: rook to b2 (b1·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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