Winning blow: rook to b7 (d7·5)
c9-14971Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
24. Rb7+ Ka6 25. Ra5+ Qxa5 26. Qf1+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to a5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Ra5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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