Winning blow: rook to b7 (b1·9)
c9-18055Puzzle 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
22. Rxb7 Kxb7 23. Qb5+ Ka8 24. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxb7, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #699.
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