Winning blow: rook to b1 (f1·6)
c9-17111Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
23. Rb1 Rxb5 24. Bf6+ Kc7 25. Rxb5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (+5.0).
- Strong! rook to b5 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Rxb5, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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