Winning blow: rook to b8 (b7·6)
c9-18027Puzzle 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
33. Rb8+ Ke7 34. Bxg7 Bxe6 35. Nd4
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#6).
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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