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Winning blow: rook to b1 (b3·2)

c9-18814
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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