Winning blow: rook to c1 (f1·4)
c9-14936Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
36. Rc1 b5 37. Ba5 b4+ 38. Bxb4
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c1.
- bishop to a5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g5, then Ra1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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