Winning blow: rook to b5 (b4)
c9-16216Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Rb5+ Ka6 34. Qh6+ Be6 35. Rxg5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (+28.7).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#5).
- Precise: rook to g5 is the top choice (#22).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Rgb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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