Winning blow: rook to b1 (a1·3)
c9-14599Puzzle 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
16. Rb1 Ra5 17. Bf6 Rxb5 18. Re8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- bishop to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (+9.1).
- You win decisive material (+9.1).
- If instead f5, then Bxc6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #478.
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