Winning blow: rook to b1 (c1·5)
c9-17649Puzzle 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
24. Rb1+ Kc8 25. Qe6+ Rd7 26. Qa6+ Rb7 27. Qxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#4).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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