Winning blow: rook to b1 (f1·7)
c9-16427Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
36. Rb1+ Kc8 37. Bb6 Rxd6 38. Qc5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b1 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- bishop to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #567.
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