Winning blow: pawn to b3 (b2·4)
c9-19124Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
38. b3 Rc2+ 39. Ka3 Rxh2 40. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: king to a3 (+2.4).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Rc2+, then Ka3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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