Winning blow: rook to b6 (b5·2)
c9-16845Puzzle 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
26. Rxb6+ Kc7 27. Rxb8 g1=Q+ 28. Bf1
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- Well found: rook to b8 (+5.7).
- Precise: bishop to f1 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Ka7, then Rxb8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #833.
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