Winning blow: rook to b1 (d1·5)
c9-18297Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
26. Rb1 Bxd5 27. Qxb8+ Qxb8 28. Rxb8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (+6.5).
- Strong! rook to b8 is the sharp choice (+6.4).
- You win decisive material (+6.4).
- If instead Bxd5, then Qxb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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