Winning blow: rook to b6 (b7)
c9-15476Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
26. Rb6+ Nc6 27. Qxc6+ Qxc6 28. Rxc6+ Kxc6 29. Rxf8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (+2.3).
- Stunning! rook to c6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.4).
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Nc6, then Qxc6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #914.
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