Winning blow: rook to b8 (b1·13)
c9-16707Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Rb8+ Rd8 28. Qb5+ Ke7 29. Rb7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#4).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd8, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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