Winning blow: rook to b8 (b5)
c9-18284Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Rb8+ Kd7 31. Bb5+ Ke6 32. Qh3+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#6).
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #461.
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