Winning blow: rook to b1 (f1·2)
c9-15611Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
33. Rb1 Rxg2+ 34. Kxg2 Rg8+ 35. Kf3
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to b1.
- Spot on — king to g2 (#3).
- A natural move: king to f3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxg2+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
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