Winning blow: rook to b2 (b1·4)
c9-17989Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
20. Rxb2 cxb2 21. Kd2 hxg6 22. Rb1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: king to d2 (+4.1).
- A natural move: rook to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead cxb2, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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