Winning blow: rook to b1 (d1·2)
c9-16339Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
27. Rb1 Kb7 28. Rxb5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to b5 (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kb7, then Rxb5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
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