Winning blow: rook to b7 (b1·4)
c9-19113Puzzle 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
35. Rb7+ Ka8 36. Rxc7+ Kb8 37. Rxe7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#6).
- Strong! rook to e7 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka8, then Rxc7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
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