Winning blow: rook to g1 (f1·4)
c9-18695Puzzle 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
21. Rxg1 c4 22. Rb4 Bxd5 23. Bxd5 Rc5 24. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to b4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c4, then Rb4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #471.
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