Winning blow: rook to b6 (d6)
c9-18581Puzzle 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
29. Rxb6+ Ka7 30. Rxa6+ Kb7 31. Rf7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (#3).
- A natural move: rook to f7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead cxb6, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #642.
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