Winning blow: rook to b5 (d5)
c9-18057Puzzle 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
30. Rb5+ Ka7 31. Qc6 Qf1+ 32. Ka2 Qxb5 33. Qxb5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to a2.
- Best move. queen to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #349.
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