Winning blow: rook to b1 (b3·2)
c9-18814Puzzle 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
36. Rb1 Ra4 37. g4 Re8 38. Kb2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (+2.6).
- A natural move: king to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Ra4, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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