Winning blow: rook to b2 (b1·2)
c9-17601Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
33. Rb2 Qc4+ 34. Ka3 Qe6 35. Qd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- king to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qg6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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