Winning blow: rook to b7 (b8·5)
c9-18244Puzzle 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. Rb7+ Kd8 39. Bf3 Bxc1 40. Nxc1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#13).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to c1 is the sharp choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #525.
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