Winning blow: rook to b6 (b4·3)
c9-15433Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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. Rb6 Bc8 37. Rd3 Bb7 38. Ra3
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to b6.
- rook to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bd5, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #901.
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