Winning blow: rook to b6 (b3·6)
c9-16110Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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. Rxb6+ cxb6 25. Rd7+ Kc8 26. Qxc6+ Kb8 27. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to d7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead cxb6, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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