Winning blow: rook to b6 (b2·5)
c9-17821Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
38. Rb6+ Rf6 39. Rb7 Rf3 40. Qe8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- rook to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf6, then Rb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #931.
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