Winning blow: rook to b7 (b2·2)
c9-16871Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Rb7+ Nc7 27. Rb8 Qa2+ 28. Ke3 Qe6+ 29. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Well found: rook to b8 (+6.8).
- A natural move: king to e3.
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nc7, then Rb8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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