Open in the app

Winning blow: rook to c1 (f1·4)

c9-14936
Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

Solve in the app

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.

Explore position #573

Similar puzzles

Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play

Embed

Copy this code to embed the board on your site: