Winning blow: rook to b1 (d1·3)
c9-14956Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
35. Rb1+ Kc7 36. Qa7+ Kd8 37. Rb8+ Qc8 38. Rxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#8).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (#7).
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #15.
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